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	The Homecoming of Samuel Lake: A Novel by Jenny Wingfield This debut novel by Jenny Wingfield is one of the best books I’ve read in quite some time. It’s beautifully descriptive and pulls you in to the Deep South on the Moses family farm during the 1950’s. A sprawling Arkansas homeste More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2013/02/03, 10:26 AM Book Talk

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	Love Anthony by Lisa Genova Love Anthony by Lisa Genova is a beautifully written story about two women living in Nantucket, both facing a life crisis. Olivia, is devastated by the sudden death of her 8-year-old autistic son and the collapse of her marriage More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2013/01/31, 05:18 PM Book Talk

fiction
	Where'd You Go Bernadette: A Novel by Maria Semple Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple is a fresh, witty, and original book I listened to on audio. It centers on Bernadette, a kooky housewife and mother, who at one time was an accomplished architect. She’s now an agorapho More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2013/01/27, 07:20 AM Book Talk

non fiction
	The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is an excellent audio book. The narration is superb and the story of Henrietta Lacks, her family, and the fate of her cells (known as HELA to the science community) are compe More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2013/01/25, 11:55 AM Book Talk

fiction
	One Last Thing Before I Go by Jonathan Tropper What resonates most about this book is the human condition of being a middle aged male with a life threatening heart condition. Silver is a bit of a looser, so when he receives the bad new, he has a lot to reflect upon, includi More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/11/11, 05:31 AM Book Talk

mystery
	The Dark Monk by Oliver Potzsch A good who done it mystery that delves into the history of the Knights Templar. It’s set in 17th century Germany and includes great descriptions of churches, religious relics, customs, medical practices of the time and simple da More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/11/11, 05:28 AM Book Talk

fiction
	The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling (3.5 stars) Even not knowing what to expect from J.K Rowling’s first adult book, I was surprised when this book read like a typical English cozy book. It’s life in a small English village with well-defined and somewhat quirky ch More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/11/11, 05:25 AM Book Talk

Historical Fiction
	Mornings In Jenin by Susan Abulhawa With a backdrop of family saga, this is a book that humanizes the events leading up to and following the British partition of Israel and Palestine. It covers four generations of Palestinians as they endure the atrocities of war a More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/10/21, 03:23 PM Book Talk

mystery
	3 Seconds by Roslund and Hellstrom I enjoy Swedish Crime Fiction and chose to listen to THREE SECONDS by Roslund and Hellstrom on audio during a long car ride. Initially I felt it was a bit confusing listening to the Swedish names. However once the story got roll More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2012/10/14, 11:35 AM

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	The Dog Stars by Peter Heller Let me start by stating futuristic books are not something I usually enjoy. What differentiates this story is the setting is post-apocalyptic, but the story itself is about relationships. It centers on the connection we have wi More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2012/10/14, 10:09 AM

Historical Fiction
	In The Shadow Of The Banyan Tree by Vaddey Ratner This isn’t a book you will breeze through. It’s descriptive, thought provoking and emotional. You’ll want to take your time reading it, as there is a lot to absorb and the subject matter is at times difficult to imagine. The a More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2012/10/14, 08:00 AM

mystery
	Learning to Swim by Sara J Henry This is an easy to read compelling mystery. It starts strong, ends strong and there’s a lot to like about it. It’s well plotted with well-drawn characters –suspenseful and has some surprising twists. The premise of the story is More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/09/30, 05:54 PM Book Talk

fiction
	Wingshooters by Nina Revoyr Life in a small town can be oppressive and constricting – it’s residents wary and unwelcoming of strangers, change and dissimilar thoughts. This is the backdrop for “The Wingshooters”. The story centers on a young biracial Japa More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/09/30, 05:54 PM Book Talk

Historical Fiction
	True Sisters by Sandra Dallas Based on true events, this is a story of survival. It focuses on four members of the Martin Handcart Company as they made the 1,300-mile journey from Iowa to Salt lake City. Through these four women, the author highlights a pi More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/09/30, 05:52 PM Book Talk

fiction
	Beautiful Ruins: A Novel by Jess Walter As I listened to this story on Audio I was drawn in by the descriptive and beautiful narration of this novel. The story begins in a small town on the Italian coast, where Pasquale, an ordinary man, with big dreams of turning his More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2012/09/03, 02:09 PM

Historical Fiction
	The Sandcastle Girls: A Novel by Chris Bohjalian Historical fiction enthusiasts will appreciate this family saga involving the Armenian genocide of 1915. Chris Bohjalian tells a captivating story as he transports the reader to the city of Aleppo, Syria. Bohjanian adeptly conve More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2012/09/03, 02:07 PM

non fiction
	To Heaven and Back by Mary C. Neal, M.D. As a Catholic and a believer in Heaven, this book grabbed my attention. Given the author had an impressive resume with a medical background, I was curious to hear her account of a visit to the afterlife. She guides the reader a More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2012/09/03, 01:55 PM

fiction
	The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty “The Chaperone” will touch many nerves and entertain from start to finish. The book follows Cora as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. It shows how the past shapes the future and the young challenge and push it forwar More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/08/19, 04:50 PM Book Talk

fiction
	Heading Out To Wonderful by Robert Goolrick This is not your typical love story; it’s dark and disturbing. It’s a story of love and redemption that centers on Charlie Beale, a newcomer to a small town in Virginia and his awkwardness as he tries to become part of a communi More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/08/19, 04:49 PM Book Talk

fiction
	The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman This is a book about decisions that haunt and love that consumes. Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in Australia, makes a decision not to report an unusual event – a boat that washes ashore with a dead man an More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/08/19, 04:49 PM Book Talk

fiction
	Where We Belong by Emily Giffin Meeting ones' birth mother evokes many emotions – it’s awkward - it’s emotionally risky and it has the potential to cause harm to those involved. In “Where We Belong”, Griffin captures all the nuances of adoption from different More

Reviewed by- linda -2012/08/19, 04:48 PM Book Talk

Thriller
	Gone Girl by Gilian Flynn From its opening pages to its uncontrived end this book delivers. Further, it delivers in an unpretentious, spontaneous manner. A man’s wife has gone missing and as the story progresses, the prevailing theory of “the husband d More

Reviewed by- Linda -2012/07/30, 06:26 PM Book Talk

fiction
	Gold by Chris Cleave It takes a certain mindset to win Olympic gold. There’s a level of dedication and sacrifice necessary that does not come easily to the average person. Timed to coincide with the London summer Olympics this book gives us an amaz More

Reviewed by- Linda -2012/07/30, 06:25 PM Book Talk

fiction
	Canada by Richard Ford There are defining moments in life, critical junctures where events steamroll us into reversing direction - “Canada” is a book that details such an event. Dell narrates the story as he chronicles his life after his parents robb More

Reviewed by- Linda -2012/07/30, 06:22 PM Book Talk

fiction
	The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry is a delightful read about a young woman, Ginny, who’s struggling to cope with Asperger’s Syndrome. With the sudden death of her parents, she is left to live alone in the family home. Her o More

Reviewed by- Andrea -2012/07/15, 07:52 AM Book Talk

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